Comparison

Easy Sutra vs Dharma Rain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Easy Sutra

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Easy Sutra A Buddhist scripture reader that helps you read the core teachings of Buddhism clearly and easily, from the Nikayas of Early Buddhism to major Mahayana sutras. Easy Sutra is an application that helps readers access the core teachings of Buddhism in the clearest and easiest way, from the Nikayas of Early Buddhism to major Mahayana scriptures. It is more than a simple text archive. It is built to support daily recitation, reflection, and steady learning in one quiet reading space. 1. Comfortable reading and fast navigation Paragraph-based reading layout: Long scripture passages are organized into clear sections, making them easier to read and understand. Fast offline search: Find sutra titles and passages quickly, even without an internet connection. Smart Data Management: Swipe left on any sutra card on the home screen to clear its downloaded text and manage storage space. (Your bookmarks and memos remain perfectly safe.) Lightning-Fast Startup: With the new optimized data loading, the app opens instantly. Bookmarks and reading progress: Save important passages and continue naturally from where you left off. 2. TTS reading for daily recitation Built-in device TTS: Listen to scriptures using your device's native speech engine. Real-time highlight and auto-scroll: Follow the current passage visually while listening. Tap-to-read and smart resume: Tap any paragraph to start reading from that exact point and continue smoothly after a pause. 3. Memos and commentary for deeper study Independent memo system: Your memos are stored separately from bookmarks, so removing a bookmark does not erase your notes. CSV backup and restore: Export important memos for personal backup and restore them later when needed. Paragraph-by-paragraph commentary: Where commentary is available, Easy Sutra helps readers understand the meaning and context of each passage more deeply. 4. Tablet support and privacy-first design Split view on larger screens: Read translation and source text together for a more immersive study experience. Intelligent Typography: Automatically applies the most beautiful premium fonts tailored to your language, with options to customize them in settings. Offline-centered design: Core data such as bookmarks, memos, reading progress, and preferences stays on your device. Support for 6 languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Hong Kong Chinese. Recommended for Readers who want to study Buddhist scriptures a little every day. Users who want to listen to sutras with built-in TTS. People who want to combine reading, notes, and commentary in one app. Tablet users who want to view translation and source text together. Current Version: v1.1.0+ Start a more thoughtful Buddhist reading experience with Easy Sutra today.

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Dharma Rain

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Dharma Rain — A peaceful space for meditation, chanting, and mindful living. Bring Buddhist practice into everyday life through meditation, prayer beads, sutra reading, Buddhist calendar reminders, and online group practice. Whether you are beginning your spiritual journey or maintaining a daily practice, Dharma Rain helps you cultivate calm, focus, and inner peace. 【Prayer Beads & Chanting】 Experience realistic digital prayer beads for chanting and mindfulness practice. Supports Amitabha Buddha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, the Six-Character Mantra, and other common Buddhist chants and mantras. Swipe or tap to count recitations, set goals such as 108 repetitions, and automatically record your daily practice progress. Multiple bead styles, wooden fish sounds, meditation bells, and gentle haptic feedback create a calm and immersive atmosphere. 【Meditation Timer】 Customize meditation sessions with traditional bell sounds at the beginning and end of practice. Designed for seated meditation, mindful breathing, relaxation, focus, and daily mindfulness routines. Perfect for morning meditation, quiet reflection during the day, or calming the mind before sleep. 【Sutra Reading】 Read Buddhist scriptures with a traditional vertical layout inspired by classical sutras. Supports audio narration, synchronized subtitles, highlighted reading, and auto-scrolling for immersive practice. Includes the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and more Buddhist scriptures with continuous updates. 【Buddhist Calendar & Reminders】 Track important Buddhist observances, lunar calendar days, and personal practice reminders. Create custom reminders for chanting, meditation, mindful living, and meaningful dates. 【Online Group Practice】 Meditate and chant together with practitioners around the world. View real-time online participants and daily practice activity to stay inspired and connected. 【Practice Records】 Automatically track meditation time, chanting counts, streaks, and monthly activity with beautiful visual statistics that encourage consistency and mindfulness. 【Daily Wisdom】 Receive a daily Buddhist quote or teaching for inspiration, reflection, and peaceful living. 【Membership】 Premium subscription unlocks all advanced features, including meditation tools, chanting counters, online practice, sutra reading, and custom reminders. • Monthly and yearly subscription plans available • Subscription renews automatically through your Apple ID account • Manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in Apple ID Settings • Access remains available until the end of the current subscription period Privacy Policy: https://dharma.ncbchat.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ May peace, wisdom,

Screenshots

Easy Sutra4 screens
Dharma Rain3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy Sutra at none against Dharma Rain's 2. Dharma Rain's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dharma Rain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Easy Sutra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Sutra ships an update every 2 weeks, Dharma Rain weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Easy Sutra versus Dharma Rain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy SutraDharma Rain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyungsoo Ryu灿 罗

In-app purchases

None

Easy Sutra

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dharma Rain

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Easy Sutra free?
Easy Sutra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dharma Rain free?
Dharma Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy Sutra or Dharma Rain have ads?
Easy Sutra shows ads; Dharma Rain does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Sutra or Dharma Rain?
Easy Sutra ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dharma Rain weekly. Most recently, Easy Sutra was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dharma Rain on September 10, 2026.

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